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LOT 0976
Babylonian Large Rock Crystal Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 - 1 5/8 in. (68 grams total, 30-42 mm).
A trio of large rock crystal beads: two similar pillow-shaped beads with a lozenge to both faces, drilled twice for suspension; a stylised flower head with central hole for suspension. [3]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s.
From the collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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Central Asian Compartmented Seal Pendant with Bovine
23rd-20th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A bronze compartmented stamp seal in the form of a stylised bovine, suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, the late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: '...This is a compartmented seal, not openwork, with a stout suspension loop on the back. The shape is that of a bovine with short curly tail, heavy body, thick neck and only a very slight hump. For practical reasons there are only the shortest of horns, where, as with the feet, the ridge around the edges of the seal is not continued. This comes from west central Asia, and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is a very rare piece of great merit.' 22 grams, 52 mm
1980s-early 1990s collection, UK. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late Professor W.G. Lambert. -
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A round-section limestone sceptre or staff with rounded tip and polished surface. 5.7 kg, 1.08 m long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Bracelet with Channel and Club Terminals
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A penannular silver bracelet with expanding hoop with recessed central section, two roughly triangular projections to the centre of the bezel, ribbed terminals. 42.2 grams, 63 mm wide
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
